Daniel Frisch

Daniel Frisch, 56, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2006 at his home with his family at his side. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2006 from 3-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. A vigil service will then begin at 7:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Reverend James Bruch celebrating. Burial will follow at Hite Cemetery in Whiting, Iowa.

Dan was born May 29, 1950 in Le Mars, IA the son of Lawrence and Blanche (Harbeck) Frisch. His early life was spent on the farm in Westfield, IA. Until 1964 when the family moved to Sioux City. He attended St. Boniface, Heelan High School and graduated from Central High in 1968.

He worked at National Food Store and Lewis Bedding during and shortly after high school. In September of 1969 he joined the Army. He served in Viet Nam in Recon receiving a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, The Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star with Oakleaf Cluster, and V Device. He was honorably discharged in 1971.

He married Christy Snodgrass. To their union three beautiful children were born. They spent their entire lives working and raising their family together in Sioux City. Dan worked at various jobs until 1991 when he and Christy became owners of the Sydney Lounge, now The Syd.

Dan was a very personable man who had many friends. He was always there for friends and family who found themselves in unfavorable circumstances. He would bail them out, but give them a stern talking to.

He loved playing cards and gambling. His head for numbers and remembrances of facts would put most people in awe. He was an avid golfer and loved watching and sport or game show, especially Jeopardy, on T.V. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Christy, two daughters Lisa Frisch and Sara Frisch, of Sioux City, and adopted daughter Shannon (Charles Cox) of McCook Lake, SD., seven grandchildren, Matt Turner, Derek Turner, Alissa Turner, J.T. Turner, Callie Frisch, Arie Cox, and Charlie Cox. Two sisters Janet (Don) Rea of Sioux Falls, SD, Betty Klug of Sioux City, a brother Loren (Edna) Frisch of Akron, IA, His parents-in-law Paul and Barb Snodgrass, three sisters-in-law Kay (Jerry) Coyle, Paula Wilson, Becky (Marc) Stratmeier, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Geoff Frisch, a sister Agnes Sullivan and two brothers-in-law Jim Sullivan and Steve Snodgrass.

Serving as pallbearers will be Donnie Moritz, Randy Uhl, Dick Mayer, Mike Elgert, Ron Schnee, and Rich Satter.